Every house has that moment: you need to measure something right now, and the tape measure is nowhere. This one is small, yellow, and grinning, which makes it a lot harder to lose in a drawer.
Press the button and the tape pulls back in. That's the whole operation. It lives in an apron pocket, a bag, a kitchen drawer, or next to the sewing basket without taking up real space.
Good for checking whether the shelf fits the wall, measuring fabric before cutting, sizing a planter, or settling an argument about how tall something actually is. Useful enough to earn its keep, cheerful enough that someone will pick it up just to look at it.
A molded plastic case with a retractable tape inside. From Hazel Mazel.
If there is more than one in the bin, you'll be sent the one intuitively chosen for you.
Small, bright, and ready when you need it.
Quick facts
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Material: Molded plastic case with a retractable tape
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Sizes: One size, palm-sized. Fits in a pocket or a small bag.
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Best for: Quick household measuring, sewing and craft projects, checking furniture and shelf space, keeping in a bag or apron
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Pairs well with: A sewing kit, a notebook, or anything else that lives in the junk drawer and should be easier to find
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Care: Let the tape retract slowly instead of letting it snap back. Keep it dry.
